Burden of Proof

Reeling from a negotiation gone wrong, FBI Special Agent April Ramos is caught off guard when a frazzled young woman shoves a crying baby into her arms, then disappears. Worry for the child?s safety quickly turns to fear when a man claiming to be the girl?s father abducts them at gunpoint. April puts her hostage negotiation skills to use to learn more about who she?s dealing with: Jason Snyder, a fugitive accused of murder.As Jason spins a tall tale about being framed for the killing of his business partner, April must sort through his claims to find the truth. A truth that becomes all the more evident after April overhears a conversation between Jason and the local sheriff and realizes something more sinister may be happening in their small town of Sweet Briar, Texas. But aligning herself with a known fugitive to uncover the burden of proof could cost April her job . . . or worse, her life and the lives of other innocent people. Review A complex action suspense filled with unforeseen surprises, twists and turns [that] also includes touches of humor, spirituality, and subtle romance.Midwest Book Review